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R695 AAB

1997 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,634 mi
Last recorded117,634 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,634 miles

O/s/f n/s/r brake discs slightly coroded on inside face

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/s/f n/s/r brake discs slightly coroded on inside face

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,347 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of light corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear subframes are showing signs of light corrosion

N/s front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 117,347 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer sills showing signs of light corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear subframes are showing signs of light corrosion

N/s front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 110,695 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 110,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,124 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 102,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,063 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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R695 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R695 AAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R695 AAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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